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The Clue
Secret advisers (9 letter answer)
The Answer
CAMARILLA
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Notes
The answer CAMARILLA is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
CAMARILLA as a noun:
1. (cabal, faction, junto, camarilla) = a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue